Travelling with a baby can be an exciting yet daunting experience, especially when it comes to feeding. Ensuring your little one gets the right nutrition without compromising on safety is crucial.  In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about making up formula while travelling abroad, including the best water to use, handy tips for using ready made formula, how to sterilise, and navigating airport security with baby formula and water. Water Safety for Baby Formula When travelling, the quality and safety of water can vary significantly. Here are some tips to ensure ..read more

I often get asked, “When will my child be dry at night?”. So, let’s delve into this topic in some detail… Differentiating Day and Night Potty Training It’s essential to distinguish between daytime and nighttime potty training. While daytime potty training tends to progress more quickly, nighttime training often takes longer. It’s entirely normal for children under five to be wet at night, as their bladders are still maturing. According to the NHS, some children may take months or even years to achieve overnight dryness due to various developmental factors. Understanding Bedwetting in Chil ..read more

Going away on holiday with your baby or child can be daunting to say the least. Parenting away from the comfort of home, and remembering to bring everything can you need can feel tricky! You might also be worrying about  how to keep to your  usual sleep routine while you’re aware. You might have a baby who sleeps really well, and you don’t want to affect this, or you might have a baby who doesn’t sleep well at all and you worry it will be worse! Firstly, lets talk about the first day travelling with a baby or toddler... The day of travel is often hectic and filled with variables ..read more

Pregnancy is a time of excitement, anticipation, and, let’s be honest, a few challenges. One of these challenges is navigating good sleep, especially as your pregnancy progresses.   In this blog we’ll share tips on how to sleep well, and safely, during pregnancy. Sleep positions in pregnancy As your pregnancy advances, the position in which you sleep becomes important, particularly in the third trimester. Research has shown a correlation between sleeping on your back in the third trimester and an increased risk of stillbirth. For this reason, experts recommend sleeping on your side to ..read more

Fussy eating in children can be a real source of frustration and worry for parents. The sight of a plate full of untouched food can be disheartening, and the constant battle to get your child to eat a balanced meal can be exhausting. However, understanding why children are fussy eaters and implementing strategies to encourage them to try new foods can make mealtime a more pleasant experience for everyone involved. How can you help a fussy eater try new foods? One of the fundamental principles in dealing with fussy eating is recognising the importance of exposure to a variety ..read more

There are many reasons why we might want or need to introduce a bottle to a breastfed baby. Perhaps it is a return to work, sharing feeding duties with a partner, or simply because you want to.  Transitioning a breastfed baby to a bottle can sometimes be challenging, but with patience and the right approach, it can work! Bottle refusal in breastfed babies is very common, so you are not alone if you are struggling with this.    Remember – how a baby feeds is quite complex – the mechanics of a bottle are quite different, so they need to learn a new way of feeding. The milk ..read more

Babies’ ability to self-settle can vary due to a combination of factors, including their developmental stage, sleep environment, and individual temperament. While some babies may effortlessly drift off to sleep on their own, others may require more assistance, especially during the night. Sleep Pressure and Hormones At bedtime, when melatonin levels are rising and sleep pressure (our drive to sleep that builds across the day), is peaking, babies often find it easier to self-settle. If you are trying a new way of settling your baby then bedtime is the best time to practice – they are much m ..read more

Baby naps – those precious moments in the day that can feel like gold dust to exhausted parents. Naps can feel tricky, and it can take some time to find a day time rhythm that works well for your baby.  In this blog we’ll share some insights and practical tips to help extend those all-important baby naps. Firstly, let's talk about catnapping. Some babies take short naps and are genuinely well slept, but for others, it can be a sign that some tweaks to their sleep could be helpful.  It can indicate that your baby is struggling to fall asleep independently or fully rousing between ..read more

Moving house can be an exciting yet overwhelming time for families, especially when it comes to maintaining great sleep routines for babies, toddlers, and children.  Settling into a new environment can affect sleep patterns, but with some thoughtful planning and consistency, you can help ease the transition. Here are some sleep tips to help your little ones settle into their new home smoothly: Prepare Early Start preparing your child for the move as soon as possible. Talk to them about the upcoming change and involve them in the process, whether it’s packing their belongings or explor ..read more

Are you considering your children sharing a room? Whether it’s due to practicality and space, or because you want them to have the bonding experience of a shared bedroom, the transition can be both exciting and a little daunting.  In this blog we’ll share tips on how and when to move your children into the same bedroom to help make the process as smooth as possible for everyone involved. When can you move siblings into the same room? There are going to be circumstances that are individual to your family that will influence the timing for when your little ones start to share a room. But ..read more